4/20/2018 Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest will focus on Dr. King’s legacy

4/9/2018 27-foot Boston Whaler boat, 2008 Toyota Tundra truck, 2014 Honda Accord among 125 vehicles up for auction

3/21/2018 March 31 surplus auction features smoker grill, Presto lift, UPS cabinets and more 

3/15/2018 Ohio marks 50 years since MLK’s tragic death

2/9/2018 Cadillac, Chargers, trucks and vans among 147 vehicles up for auction

1/11/2018 Gov. Kasich recalls visit to King birthplace at MLK celebration

1/4/2018  Winners announced for state MLK awards

12/28/2017 2018's first surplus auction features leaf vacuum, truck cap, cabinet speakers and more

12/4/2017 Aluminum V-boat, utility trailer among 185 vehicles up for auction Dec. 9

11/30/2017 New Technology Enhances Ohio First Responder Communications

11/28/2017 Dec. 2 surplus auction features floor cleaning system, arc welder, post hole digger, John Deere tractors and more

11/8/2017 Ohio again exceeds 15 percent minority business state purchasing standard

10/6/2017 Motorcycles, dump trucks, boat among vehicles on sale at Oct. 14 state auction

9/25/2017 Sept. 30 surplus auction features electric commercial dryer, commercial lawn mowers, outboard boat motor and more

8/11/2017 Tractor, boom lift, trucks among vehicles on sale at state auction

7/25/2017 State MLK Commission seeks nominations for awards

7/14/2017 July 22 surplus auction features Evac-u-lift chair, Gator utility vehicle, outboard motor and more

6/2/2017 14-foot aluminum boat and trailer among vehicles on sale at state auction

5/18/2017  About 700 attend Ohio Business and Career Expo

5/12/2017  May 20 surplus auction features freezer, air compressor, pallet racks

5/12/2017  Nearly 500 expected for the first Ohio Business and Career Expo

5/5/2017  Job seekers invited to Ohio Business and Career Expo on May 17 at Ohio Expo Center

4/14/2017 Governor's Award for Excellence presented to 23 employees

4/14/2017 Registration opens for Ohio Business and Career Expo

4/7/2017 Winners named at statewide MLK oratorical contest

4/7/2017 20-foot boat, tractors, motorcycles among vehicles on sale at state auction

4/3/2017  Youth to compete in Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest

3/8/2017  Ohio Business and Career Expo targets minorities, women and disadvantaged business owners, job seekers

3/2/2017  March 11 surplus auction features scooter, industrial mixer, fifth-wheel hitch, ovens                

1/27/2017  Diesel truck, Honda Civic among vehicles on sale at state auction

1/12/2017  Lt. Gov. Taylor: MLK's messages are timeless

1/9/2017  Lt. Gov. Taylor to speak at Ohio MLK Commemorative Celebration Jan. 12

1/6/2017  Jan. 14 surplus auction features snow blower, road brush, various cooking supplies

1/5/2017  Winners announced for state MLK awards

12/9/2016 Motorcycle, watercraft, tractors among vehicles on sale at state auction

11/10/2016 Nov. 19 surplus auction features John Deere utility vehicle, riding mower, outboard boat motors, video arcade games

10/11/2016 Ohio minority-owned businesses see continued growth through state purchasing program                      MBE Report Fact Sheet

10/7/2016 Five large trucks with snowplows and BMW among nearly 300 vehicles to be auctioned

9/19/2016 Ohio awarded for digital innovations

9/2/2016   Sept 10 surplus auction features outboard motors, arc welders

8/25/2016 Ohio State Troopers Overwhelmingly Approve Tentative Contract Agreement with 90 Percent Vote

8/17/2016 State MLK Commission seeks nominations for awards

8/16/2016 Nearly 300 vehicles set for bid Saturday, Aug 20

7/15/2016 July 23 surplus auction features commercial freezer, outboard motor, tires

6/6/2016 Honda Civic Hybrids and Chevy Tahoes among vehicles auctioned June 11

5/13/2016 May 21 surplus auction features electric ladder, hydraulic motor hoist

5/3/2016 Tools and heavy equipment up for bid at special Toledo auction

4/20/2016 Ohio Business Expo attracts more than 180 businesses

4/15/2016 Lt. Governor Mary Taylor to speak Tuesday at Ohio Business Expo

4/8/2016 Winners named at statewide MLK oratorical contest

4/7/2016 Honda motorcycle, Winnebago RV lead items to be auctioned April 16

4/5/2016 Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest set for April 8

3/31/2016 Ohio Business Expo targets small, minority- and women-owned businesses

3/11/2016 Engine hoist, paddle boat, motor, compressors highlight warehouse items auctioned March 19

2/1/2016 53-foot car hauler leads items up for bid at first 2016 vehicle auction

1/14/2016 Lt. Governor: MLK continues to inspire

1/12/2016 Lt. Governor Taylor to speak at Ohio MLK Commemorative Celebration Jan. 14

1/6/2016 Winners announced for state MLK awards

1/5/2016  Dining room and bedroom sets highlight warehouse items auctioned Jan. 9

12/4/2015  Vintage 1965 LeMans among 238 vehicles featured at Dec. 12 auction

11/4/2015  Walk-in freezer, holiday decorations auctioned Nov. 14

10/30/2015 MBE/EDGE Business Expo attracts more than 170 businesses

10/9/2015 State invites small and minority-owned businesses to Business Expo

10/7/2015 Deadline extended for MLK award nominations

9/28/2015 192 Vehicles to be bid at Oct. 3 auction

9/15/2015 Amish oak featured in sale of Rian Hall's furnishings

9/14/2015 State MLK Commission seeks nominations for awards

9/14/2015 Canoe, snow blower, other yard tools auctioned Sept. 19

9/8/2015  9-1-1 PSAs emphasize need for callers to know location

8/20/2015 Ohio state government sets new records in minority purchasing

• Press Conference Video
• Fact Sheet -- Ohio Sets Record for Buying from Minority-Owned Businesses
• Summary Report -- Ohio Minority Business Enterprise Program

8/19/2015  Advisory-State to announce new milestones in purchasing from minority-owned businesses

7/31/2015 150 vehicles, including BMW and Escalade, to be featured at Aug. 8 vehicle auction

6/12/2015 MARCS Steering Committee to meet June 17

6/4/2015   Boat with outboard motors, tractor among vehicles up for bid June 13

5/29/2015 Mount Vernon Developmental Center hosts state surplus auction June 6

5/12/2015  Southeast Ohio business owners invited to network with government, construction industry purchasing officials

5/7/2015  Office furniture, computer equipment, electronic appliances up for bid May 16

4/29/2015 Business owners invited to network with government purchasing officials in Athens

4/17/2015 Winners named at statewide MLK oratorical contest

4/13/2015 Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest set for April 17

4/9/2015   Classic vehicles, large trailers among vehicles up for bid April 18

4/2/2015   Ohio Business Expo attracts 300

3/16/2015 State hosting Ohio Business Expo on March 25

2/27/2015 Outboard motors, lawn motors and computer equipment auctioned March 7

2/12/2015 State hosting Ohio Business Expo

1/30/2015 Plows with salt spreaders up for bid Feb. 7

1/15/2015  Seven Ohioans honored at event celebrating legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

1/7/2015 Winners announced for state MLK awards 

1/6/2015  Computers, refrigerators and TVs up for bid Jan. 10

12/17/2014 Ohio MLK Commemorative Celebration Jan. 15

12/4/2014 Wide variety of vehicles up for bid at state surplus auction Dec. 13

12/2/2014 Review of MARCS upgrade progress among topics of December steering committee meeting

11/6/2014 Whirlpool tubs among items up for bid Nov. 15

9/26/2014 Opportunities increase for minority-owned businesses
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9/25/2014 Boats and farm equipment among auction items

9/19/2014 State hosting Resources to Grow Your Minority-Owned Business

9/12/2014 State hosting Resources to Grow Your Minority-Owned Business

8/29/2014  Boat motors and heavy equipment up for bid Sept. 6

8/12/2014 State of Ohio sets records for buying from minority-owned businesses

7/31/2014 Surplus vehicle auction features nice variety of SUVs

7/9/2014 State MLK Commission seeks nominations for awards

7/3/2014 Office furniture and electronic equipment up for bid July 12

6/5/2014 Vehicle auction features wide selection

5/9/2014 Electronic equipment up for bid May 17

4/18/2014 Winners named at statewide MLK oratorical contest

4/11/2014 Auction features motorcycles

4/10/2014 Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest set for April 18

2/28/2014 Surplus auction March 8

1/30/2014 Para-transit buses up for bid

1/16/2014 Lt. Governor speaks at MLK celebration

1/7/2014 State employees to return to work

1/7/2014 Gold jewelry up for bid Saturday

1/6/2014 State of Ohio-owned buildings affected by water main break; some executive branch offices closed except for essential employees

12/5/13 Motorcycles featured in vehicle auction

11/12/13 MARCS Steering Committee to discuss how to better serve local public safety forces

11/7/13 Woodworking tools available at Nov. 16 auction

10/28/13 State hosting Ohio Business Expo on Nov. 21

9/27/13 Hydraulic drill included in vehicle auction

9/12/13 Deadline extended for MLK award nominations

8/30/13 Lawn equipment featured at Sept. 7 auction

8/28/13 Computer-aided dispatch system upgrade among topics of Sept. 3 MARCS steering committee meeting

8/28/13 'Let Freedom Ring' ceremony at 3 p.m. today at Statehouse

8/26/13 Gov. Kasich and Ohio MLK Commission encourage Ohioans to commemorate 50th anniversary of 'I Have a Dream'

8/16/13 Deadline nearing for MLK award nominations

8/15/13 Large auction features nearly 250 vehicles

7/19/13 State MLK Commission seeks nominations for awards

7/3/13 Lawn tools featured at July 13 auction

6/7/13 Auction features four-wheel drive vehicles

5/10/13 Kitchen appliances up for bid

4/26/13 Winners named at statewide MLK oratorical contest

4/15/13 Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest April 26

4/11/13 Nearly 200 vehicles up for bid

3/15/13 Auction features electronic equipment

3/8/13 MARCS upgrade topic of March 14 steering committee meeting

2/6/13 State awards contract for integrated eligibility determination system

1/31/13 Four-wheel drive vehicles up for bid

1/17/13 Kasich and Taylor speak at MLK Celebration

1/4/13 Kitchen equipment up for bid Jan. 12

12/28/12 Ohio MLK Commemorative Celebration Jan. 17

12/7/12 Auction features motor home, motorcycles

11/9/12 Office furniture up for bid Nov. 17

10/5/12 Four-wheel drive trucks up for bid

9/6/12 State hosting Ohio Business Expo on Sept. 19

9/5/12 MARCS upgrade to be discussed Sept. 18

8/31/12 Computers featured at Sept. 8 auction

8/15/12 Auction to feature wide variety of cars

7/5/12 Boats offered at July 14 auction

6/7/12 Auction to feature cargo and passenger vans

5/22/12 Ohio Controlling Board Approves Multi-Agency Radio Communications System Business Plan

5/18/12 Ohio student's art chosen for national calendar

5/11/12 Electronic equipment available at May 19 auction

5/7/12   Business plan for MARCS upgrade to be overviewed May 14

4/18/12 Winners named at statewide MLK oratorical contest

4/12/12 Auction to feature SUVs, John Deere equipment and boats

4/11/12 Statewide upgrade plan of MARCS overviewed April 18

4/9/12 State of Ohio Says "NOT ME" to Diabetes

4/05/12 Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest April 18

3/16/12 Golf carts up for bid

2/17/12 Auction to feature electric cars, boats

2/14/12 State of Ohio launches public notice website

1/20/12 Electronic equipment up for bid

1/19/12 MARCS Steering Committee set for Jan. 24

1/12/12 The state honors Ohioans at MLK celebration

1/10/12 Ohio youth invited to participate in cyber security poster contest

1/03/12 Ohio MLK Commemorative Celebration Jan. 12

12/08/11 MARCS Steering Committee meets Dec. 14

12/06/11 Nearly 150 vehicles up for bid Dec. 17

11/09/11 Computer equipment up for bid

10/14/11 MARCS Steering Committee meets Oct. 20

10/07/11 State hosting Ohio Business Expo on Nov. 30

10/04/11 Four-wheel drive trucks and SUVs up for bid

9/16/11 Auction features electronic equipment

8/18/11 Motorcycles among nearly 200 vehicles up for bid Aug. 27

7/15/11 Marietta State Nursery liquidation auction set for July 23

7/08/11 Office furniture, electronic equipment featured at July 16 auction

6/10/11 Mercedes among 147 vehicles up for bid June 18

5/16/11 Laptops offered individually at auction Saturday

4/15/11 Winners named at statewide MLK oratorical contest

4/14/11 Ohio gaming industry expansion moves forward

4/12/11 100 vehicles up for bid April 23

4/7/11 Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest April 15

3/18/11 Electronic equipment offered at March 26 auction

2/18/11 Variety of vehicles up for bid Feb. 26

1/21/11 Archery bows available at Jan. 29 auction

1/13/11 MLK celebration honors Ohioans

1/4/11 Ohio MLK Commemorative Celebration Jan. 13

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